Sword Quest - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "That is a...remarkably simplistic view of life for a high-level advisor to the highest house in the land. With all due respect, of course."

[Hello Purvis]

> "That is a...remarkably simplistic view of life for a high-level advisor to the highest house in the land. With all due respect, of course."

>"It;'s not all it's cracked up to be," says Patchouli, as she sips her drink. "I just research whatever little thing she asks."

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[Yaersulf]

Huzzah for intermittent computer access. I'm not back yet, but I might be able to post every now and then.

>"Is your work here not satisfying?"
>"In any case, it must be difficult keeping so much literature organised."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Is your work here not satisfying?"
>"In any case, it must be difficult keeping so much literature organised."

>"If it were not, I wouldn't be here," she says.
>"Most of her work is her own, though, " says the red-haired youkai. "They don't ask her to do too much. But you couldn't get her out of here if you burned the place down! Oh, and I do the organizing, it's tricky alright!"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "This seems to run along similar lines to your mistress's ruling style. Has this house always conducted itself in this manner?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "This seems to run along similar lines to your mistress's ruling style. Has this house always conducted itself in this manner?"

>"This manner?" says Patchouli, raising an eyebrow.
>"I think she means lazy," says the youkai.
>"You are certainly eager to help scrub pots today, aren't you?" Patchouli says.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I mean more in such an unconcerned fashion. Your Mistress mentioned preferring a very hands-off approach to ruling this land, and truth be told, I was not even aware there was a ruling class here until that conversation. And you are self-admittedly content to remain here unless forces into duty elsewhere. Not that I blame anyone who wishes to spend their days surrounded by such a vast collection of knowledge."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I mean more in such an unconcerned fashion. Your Mistress mentioned preferring a very hands-off approach to ruling this land, and truth be told, I was not even aware there was a ruling class here until that conversation. And you are self-admittedly content to remain here unless forces into duty elsewhere. Not that I blame anyone who wishes to spend their days surrounded by such a vast collection of knowledge."

>"Truth be told," says Patchouli, "Remilia doesn't really have any kind of official power. Or rather, if she did try to exert anything like that, there's a good chance she's end up with an angry problem solver on her doorstep."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Figures.
> Give a slight frown.
> "...I see. Is there anyone here that does? Perhaps the Hakurei shrine maiden, or Yukari Yakumo, about whom I have heard impressive things?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Figures.
> Give a slight frown.
> "...I see. Is there anyone here that does? Perhaps the Hakurei shrine maiden, or Yukari Yakumo, about whom I have heard impressive things?"

>She shakes her head. "Frankly, I think people would rather listen to Remilia than Yukari. Reimu is more of a lone wolf anyways."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Hmm. Well, I suppose it is what it is. Though this makes me wonder what would have happened if I had announced an intent to return to the position granted to me by birthright."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hmm. Well, I suppose it is what it is. Though this makes me wonder what would have happened if I had announced an intent to return to the position granted to me by birthright."

>"Oh, you didn't?" says Patchouli. "You would have marked yourself a rival, then."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "All the better I did not do so, then. I seem to have come into one rival already when I neither want nor need any such people."

[Hello Purvis]

> "All the better I did not do so, then. I seem to have come into one rival already when I neither want nor need any such people."

>Patchouli nods. "I won't say she'd actually do anything, or ask us to, but she most certainly wouldn't be interested in offering the least amount of assistance without concessions."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Chuckle.
> "To think there would be such worldly benefits to giving up my birthright. But yes, such is to be expected between nobles with conflicting claims to the throne."

[Hello Purvis]

> Chuckle.
> "To think there would be such worldly benefits to giving up my birthright. But yes, such is to be expected between nobles with conflicting claims to the throne."

>"As much as there is one," says Patchouli. "I wouldn't worry about it, if I were you."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I believe I shall not, yes."
> Turn to the bat-headed woman.
> "I do not believe we have been properly introduced. I am Toyosatomimi no Miko, a simple hermit. May I ask who you are?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "I believe I shall not, yes."
> Turn to the bat-headed woman.
> "I do not believe we have been properly introduced. I am Toyosatomimi no Miko, a simple hermit. May I ask who you are?"

>The bat-winged youkai gives you a saucy grin, "Oh, well I'm-"
>"Don't," Patchouli says.
>"Patchouli's familiar," she says, toning down her grin a bit.  "I'm happy to meet you."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "Likewise. I get the impression you two have been working together for quite some time."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "Likewise. I get the impression you two have been working together for quite some time."

>"Oh, me and Patchy go way back," says the red-haired youkai. "We've been-"
>"Don't."
>"-been through thick and thin together."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Smile.
> "I can only imagine."

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile.
> "I can only imagine."

>"Trust me, we've-"
>"Get back to reshelving section F, please."
>"-Fiiiiiine!" says the youkai, as she flounces off into the sea of shelves.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Chuckle lightly.
> "It seems you have your hands quite full."

[Hello Purvis]

> Chuckle lightly.
> "It seems you have your hands quite full."

>"She is a handful," says Patchouli as she returns to her book.

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[Suwako Moriya]

> "Regardless, since you seem to be busy with your reading, I will voice one last curiosity before taking my leave. I have come to understand there is a mansion somewhere in this land that is structured like those buildings of my time. Do you know where I may find it?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Regardless, since you seem to be busy with your reading, I will voice one last curiosity before taking my leave. I have come to understand there is a mansion somewhere in this land that is structured like those buildings of my time. Do you know where I may find it?"

>"Oh, Eientei?" says Patchouli. "It's to the northwest. It's kind of a pain to find, though. You'll probably need a guide, Sakuya's been there. Or you can find a rabbit and make them take you."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Will any rabbit do?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Will any rabbit do?"

>"They all pretty much live there," says Patchouli.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "How fascinating. I will leave you to your book and your familiar, then. Thank you for your assistance."

[Hello Purvis]

> "How fascinating. I will leave you to your book and your familiar, then. Thank you for your assistance."

>"Thank you for not making me drop everything to do some silly request," says Patchouli.

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